Lead/Senior/Curriculum Specialist (Chinese Language)

Job Responsibilities

Full Qualification Course re-development work (Chinese Diploma)

• Re-development of Chinese Diploma to create features unique to NIEC for Chinese EC language teaching and learning.

• To review available materials and give researched inputs to C&P team.

• To communicate changes to stakeholders.

• To conduct Unpacking sessions for course under re-development when applicable.

• To re-develop module documents, assignment descriptors, marking rubrics, session slides, session plans, SOW and reading materials.

Translation and vetting work

• To translate course materials as assigned.

• To review and vet translated course materials to ensure accuracy, clarity and alignment with curriculum objectives

Quality assurance work

• Review Chinese CPD course materials in accordance to C&P guidelines and renewal cycles.

• Lead benchmarking exercises organised by HQ for Chinese modules.

• Conduct moderation with lecturers.

• Perform teaching observations (full qualification modules and CPDs) to assess use of C&P materials.

• Follow up on module/course evaluation conducted by SPOE.

• To carry out audit work.

• Collaborate with the Programme Management team and other stakeholders for curriculum reviews

Projects

• As assigned according to workplan/needs of division at a smaller scale

Others (case by case basis)

• Collaborate with Communications, Partnership & Engagement (CPE) team to edit and vet external-facing materials.

• Provide data/information to stakeholders upon request.

• To attend meetings with external stakeholders on relevant matters.

• To perform other duties as assigned by Reporting Officer.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, or a related field.

• At least 4 years of teaching experience in an early childhood setting, including experience in curriculum leadership or related responsibilities.

• Experience in adult education or training.

• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English. Proficiency in written and spoken Chinese is required to support the development, translation, and quality assurance of Chinese-language curriculum materials.

• Experience in developing early childhood curriculum for teacher education programmes is an advantage.

• Proficient in the use of educational technology and digital tools.

Perks & Benefits:

• Flexible Hybrid Work Arrangement

• Learning & Professional Development

• Comprehensive Benefits Package such as attractive leaves schemes, flexible benefits, dental coverage etc.

Note: All new hires will be offered a two-year contract in the first instance. Contract renewal and emplacement on permanent appointment will be subject to continuous good performance.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.